Corolla Club & Resort

A public hearing was held regarding the new Corolla Club and Resort on Monday.

It seems that supporters of the development view the development as a means to offer new housing opportunities for visitors to the area.  Opposition to the new resort claim that the project dosen’t go with the current atmosphere of the area and seems out of place for Corolla. 

The Builder-developer, SAGA Construction, states that the development will help the area by creating jobs and providing accommodations for vacationers on the Outer Banks. 

During the public hearing, three major issues were addressed:

(1) Is the development compatible with surrounding residential areas?

(2) Should the land be protected because of its unique environmental qualities?

(3) Will Corolla neighborhoods be negatively impacted by the new development?

County Planner Ben Woody stated in the hearing that the development fit the criteria for a special-use permit and fits in with the overall plan for the community.  Before the testimony began, Sumit Gupta, principal owner and developer of SAGA, said the new development was carefully designed and would benefit Currituck County.

It was a hotly contested issue, and testimony and closing statements extended past 1 a.m.  At the end of the lengthy hearing, the commissioners, without comment, unanimously approved the developer’s application for a special use permit with some recommended changes from the planning staff.